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お兄さんに相談する
onīsan ni sōdan suru
consult an older brother
悩みがある時はお兄さんに相談する
When you have troubles, consult your older brother.
informal
To seek advice or counsel from an older brother (or a male figure in a mentoring role)
将来の進路についてお兄さんに相談した
I consulted my older brother about my future career path.
彼の悩みをお兄さんに相談する
He consulted his older brother about his worries.
The phrase emphasizes seeking advice from a trusted male figure, often an older brother or someone in a mentoring role.
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Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, seeking advice from older siblings or mentors is common, and this phrase reflects that social dynamic.
Word Origin
Combination of お兄さん (older brother) + 相談する (to consult). The phrase reflects the cultural importance of seeking advice from older siblings or mentors in Japanese society.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe seeking advice from a trusted male figure, often an older brother or someone in a mentoring role. It can also be used metaphorically for any older male figure providing guidance.
Word Breakdown
お兄さん
older brother
rootに
to (particle indicating direction)
particle相談する
to consult
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